Our family pets bring us years of fun, affection, and fond memories. It's hard to imagine life without them. But Whiskey and Pebbles, no matter how well trained, leave us other little reminders that they are around.
Urine stains are one of the most common problems we find in carpet and upholstery. Unfortunately, these stains are also one of the most complex problems we face in cleaning. You see, there are three dimensions to a urine stain:
The first problem is the most obvious problem - the odor. Urine leaves a very unpleasant odor which is made even worse when mixed with heat, humidity, or moisture. So, the first step that we must take when dealing with urine stains in your fabrics is to deodorize the padding, the carpet, and the air space in the affected area.
The second problem is that urine, allowed to remain in fabrics, is unsanitary. It is natural breeding ground for bacteria. So, the fabric itself must be sanitized and the germs and bacteria counteracted.
The third problem associated with urine contamination in carpets is that the components of the urine itself can cause the carpet to become discolored, either immediately or over time. The alkaline salts in the urine attack the color dyes of the fabric itself and cause this discoloration. Urine itself contains dyes which may damage the carpet fiber.
The complexity of the problems associated with urine contamination can depend upon many circumstances: the amount of urine that has been left in the area, the time allowed before it is treated, the type and physical condition of the animal, and many other factors.
Sometimes, the odor associated with urine contamination is not immediately obvious. Overtime, the odor molecules and alkaline salts in the urine become dormant, and the odor is not evident. However, the odor becomes immediately obvious when the urine contamination areas are combined with moisture. Therefore, the cleaning process itself can reactivate the odor. In hot, humid summer days, these odors may be more obvious. This is why it is important for us to know of possible urine contamination so we can be prepared to combat it.
The good news is -- no matter how bad a urine contamination problem is , it can be treated. With proper deodorizing solutions like Fresh-Zymex and FreshX Touch of Magic and vacuum equipment application technology, as well as the skills of our trained technicians, we can effectively treat all three problems associated with urine contamination and restore your home to its proper condition.
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